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139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2

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Notable books mentioned: The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay, Brothers York by Tom Penn, Richard III by Paul Murray Kendall

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The Daughter of Time
Josephine Tay

The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surroundi…

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Brothers York
Tom Penn

The host mentions 'Brothers York' to highlight its insights into the historical context surrounding Richard and Buckingham's political maneuvers. T…

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Mentioned at 33:39
Richard III
Paul Murray Kendall

The host mentions 'Richard III' in the context of discussing Josephine Tay's novel 'The Daughter of Time,' which is pivotal in shaping the modern p…

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139. The Princes in the Tower Part 2 mentions The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay, Brothers York by Tom Penn, and Richard III by Paul Murray Kendall with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Who killed the Princes in the Tower? The inspiration behind Shakespeare's Richard III, their murder remains one of the greatest mysteries in English history. In the second of two episodes, all eyes turn to Richard III, prime suspect in the disappearance of Edward IV's sons. Tom and Dominic discuss whether Richard likely did kill his nephews, potential other suspects, and whether it was a matter of survival for him to do so. Plus, the greatest question of our time: was Richard III more Raul Castro, Robert Kennedy, or James Callaghan? Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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  • The conversation centers on Josephine Tay's novel.
  • A second recurring theme is Richard and Buckingham's actions.
  • Referenced books include The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tay and Brothers York by Tom Penn.
  • The strongest audience signal points to History enthusiasts and mystery readers and History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the Roses.

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History enthusiasts and mystery readersHistory enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the RosesReaders interested in historical mysteries and literary analysis.

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Best for History enthusiasts and mystery readersOften cited around Richard III and mystery

It's often described as one of the greatest whodunits ever written. It's the book that effectively kick-started the kind of Ricardian romance with Richard III.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and mystery readers
Key quote: It's often described as one of the greatest whodunits ever written.
The host mentions 'The Daughter of Time' to highlight its significance in reshaping perceptions of Richard III and the historical mystery surrounding the princes in the Tower. The book is presented as a pivotal work that initiated a romanticized view of Richard III, prompting further exploration of this historical enigma.
ASIN: B0G5DB28F4
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Best for History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the RosesOften cited around Richard and Buckingham's actions

Tom Penn's book, Brothers York, describes the Wake family and their historical significance in Northamptonshire.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in the Wars of the Roses
Key quote: If you've read Tom Penn's book, Brothers York, which describes... It's a wonderful book.
The host mentions 'Brothers York' to highlight its insights into the historical context surrounding Richard and Buckingham's political maneuvers. The book provides a detailed exploration of the Wake family, which is relevant to the discussion of the coup and its implications.
ASIN: B07RWDSJ6W
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Richard III
Paul Murray Kendall
Best for Readers interested in historical mysteries and literary analysis.Often cited around Josephine Tay's novel

The excerpt refers to a biography of Richard the Third by Paul Murray Kendall, which discusses the theory that Buckingham was responsible for the murder.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in historical mysteries and literary analysis.
Key quote: It's often described as one of the greatest whodunits ever written.
The host mentions 'Richard III' in the context of discussing Josephine Tay's novel 'The Daughter of Time,' which is pivotal in shaping the modern perception of Richard III. This book is highlighted as a significant work that attempts to unravel the historical mystery surrounding the princes in the Tower.
ASIN: B017MYI10W
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Blackadder

Confidence: 80%

Referenced in the context of discussing historical figures and events.

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Richard III

Confidence: 90%

Mentioned in relation to the Ian McKellen film where Richard is played by Tim McEnany.